Kitale Woman Appeals for Help After Surviving Lebanon Job Trauma

Neema Chemutai, a 29-year-old mother of three from Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, has returned to Kenya under distressing circumstances after enduring a traumatic experience while employed in Lebanon.

Chemutai embarked on her journey abroad in search of better opportunities but faced severe challenges that have left her grappling with health complications and emotional distress. Chemutai arrived back in Kenya on December 12, 2024, following a series of alarming incidents, including an attack by her employer and an alleged poisoning after she uncovered troubling information about him. Despite receiving urgent medical care that facilitated her return, she returned empty-handed, without the financial stability she had envisioned.

"I came back with nothing but trauma and ill-health. I have no money to afford a therapist or antidepressants," Chemutai expresses, highlighting her dire circumstances.

During her time in Lebanon, medical professionals prescribed her antidepressants and informed her that traces of poison remained in her system. Now residing with her mother in Kitale, Chemutai continues to experience severe health issues and ongoing psychological distress. The financial burden of accessing necessary medical care and therapy has exacerbated her situation, as she struggles to cope with nightmares, sleep disturbances, and chronic headaches.

Chemutai is now appealing for financial assistance to cover her ongoing medication costs, which amount to Sh 1,850, a figure beyond her means at present. The burden of supporting Chemutai falls heavily on her mother, who is already facing her own financial difficulties. The community is being called upon to assist in Chemutai's recovery

"I’ve run out of the medicine I brought from Lebanon. If anyone can help me get back on my feet, both physically and mentally, I would really appreciate it," she urges.

Contributions can be made to Chemutai's Mpesa number: 0117274418. Chemutai's ordeal highlights the vulnerabilities migrant workers face when seeking better prospects abroad, often subjecting themselves to risks of abuse and exploitation.